Katrina (2 Viewers)

[tipsy mcstagger]

Now that the track looks like it won't spare NO very much (i see little chance of that eastward jog ive been hoping for) lets just hope it gets weaker as it comes on shore.

 

[Pigskin75]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs. My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place. Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case. This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak. A very ugly situation.

 

[Tiger Fan]

could be the worst tradegy in US history. :sad:

 

[Pigskin P]

Does anyone else secretly hope that New Orleans gets turned into Atlantis?

I've never reported a post until now. Hopefully we won't be seeing you for a few days.

Here's a copy of my report

never reported anyone before - but this is pretty low class

I don't mind someone stirring the pot from time to time and have been known to do so myself....... but that's pretty much the definition of classless bull####.

 

[TheLaw]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs. My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place.

Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case. This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak.

A very ugly situation.

If by get their new stadium you mean moving to Cali.Considering the field will be flooded and that over 10,000 people are in the stands etc. I'm just hoping it withstands the winds.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs. My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place.

Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case. This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak.

A very ugly situation.

Can you imagine how bad it would be if they had to sit through a Saints Game?

 

[Pigskin P]

Some guy on Fox was saying he is sticking it out because his livlihood is his restaurant and the stranded tourists are grateful he is open. He thinks he will be safe in his 4th floor apt. in a 250 year old building in the quarter. They just said on Fox that the FQ may very well be wiped out. GET THE #### OUT PEOPLE! (I am SO glad I talked my friend into leaving last night)

That's all I could think about watching that reporter standing on a balcony in the French Quarter. GET THE F OUT OF THERE, PEOPLE!

 

[cosjobs]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs. My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place.

Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case. This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak.

A very ugly situation.

Can you imagine how bad it would be if they had to sit through a Saints Game?

Some things are just to horrible to imagine.

 

[Pigskin75]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs.  My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place. 

Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case.  This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak. 

A very ugly situation.

If by get their new stadium you mean moving to Cali.Considering the field will be flooded and that over 10,000 people are in the stands etc. I'm just hoping it withstands the winds.

According to local reports the `Dome can handle 200mph winds. But that's not the issue. If the lake spills into the city no one inside the levees will be safe. The pumps will not be able to keep up. If the storm moves slowly the rainfall will just make matters worse.If you believe in God, now is the time to ask for help. The "worst case scenario" for New Orleans could very well happen.

 

[Capella]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs.  My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place. 

Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case.  This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak. 

A very ugly situation.

Can you imagine how bad it would be if they had to sit through a Saints Game?

Some things are just to horrible to imagine.

 

[rolyaTy]

The Saints could just move north to Shreveport if they need to relocate. The Shreveport Saints...just has a nice ring to it.

 

[Pigskin75]

Y'all can joke about the Superdome damage if you want but trust me, if it's as bad as last time you'll hear about it on NFL programs.  My wife joked that the Saints might get their new stadium after all when the locals get through with the place. 

Some one said people band together in desasters...I don't know if that's true in this case.  This will bring out the worst in people and they with prey on the weak. 

A very ugly situation.

Can you imagine how bad it would be if they had to sit through a Saints Game?

Dude...you killin' me.Be strong Tipsy. Good luck and God Bless.

 

[apalmer]

Well guys, I'm in Baton Rouge with my parents and my wife. We live in Slidell in apartments that are right near Lake Pontchatrain.

My job, which I just started after the bar exam, is on Poydras St. in New Orleans in a high rise building. Looking like I may not be working for weeks. Got to be strong for the wife and my mom, but it's tough. Wish us luck.

Good Luck. I have an aunt & uncle in Slidell. They've been through a couple hurricanes, but nothing near what this is supposed to be. Hope everything works out for you.

 

[Futility]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

 

[rolyaTy]

Just imagine how terrible something like this would be if it weren't for all the advanced warning stuff we have now. It's hard to overstate how much we owe to modern technology. to the weather center and all people who give us warnings days in advance.

 

[cosjobs]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

 

[Pigskin75]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

The interstates have been in counterflow since yesterday, that is all lanes heading out of the city. It's amazing to see. Seems like a horror movie as people flee from some advancing monster or nuclear attack. they're talking about tidal surge of up to 30'. Thirty feet people! That's unbelievable.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Can you imagine how bad it would be if they had to sit through a Saints Game?

I am amazed how you're keeping a sense of humor through all this. . .I was not expecting to laugh out loud when I clicked "refresh."

Being a lifelong saintsfan has made me find some humor in everything.BTW...what can i do. Its just stuff. I have my wife, my kid, my cats, our photos, some other goodies. The family is all I can care about at this point.

 

[Pigskin75]

Can you imagine how bad it would be if they had to sit through a Saints Game?

I am amazed how you're keeping a sense of humor through all this. . .I was not expecting to laugh out loud when I clicked "refresh."

Being a lifelong saintsfan has made me find some humor in everything.BTW...what can i do. Its just stuff. I have my wife, my kid, my cats, our photos, some other goodies. The family is all I can care about at this point.

where ya at now tipsy?

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

25-30 k in the superdome at this point. an estimated 25- 30 k outside waiting to get in. I hate to say it, but a bunch of those folks will not be alive in a week. I take this time to thank my God for blessing me with the means to get out when I could. :(

 

[The_Hunchback]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

I really don't see how the Superdome is going to keep this from being a terrible tradegy. If that is the deal breaker for you then it is time to re-evaluate things.

 

[Pigskin75]

People helping people...reports of price gouging and rip-offs starting already.Good ####.

 

[Capella]

25-30 k in the superdome at this point. an estimated 25- 30 k outside waiting to get in.

I hate to say it, but a bunch of those folks will not be alive in a week.

I take this time to thank my God for blessing me with the means to get out when I could.

:(

They have to do something. Where's the basketball arena at?

 

[Pigskin75]

25-30 k in the superdome at this point.  an estimated 25- 30 k outside waiting to get in. 

I hate to say it, but a bunch of those folks will not be alive in a week. 

I take this time to thank my God for blessing me with the means to get out when I could. 

:(

They have to do something. Where's the basketball arena at?

Right next door...connected in fact.

 

[Futility]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation.  However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

Wow. :( If that's true, then that is an entirely different, and much more serious, problem IMO. Someone help me understand the mindset of a person who would still be in New Orleans right now. I'm being serious, I'm not looking for a sardonic answer. I know there was at least one poster who had family still in NO -- what kind of reasoning convinced them to stay?

 

[Capella]

25-30 k in the superdome at this point.  an estimated 25- 30 k outside waiting to get in. 

I hate to say it, but a bunch of those folks will not be alive in a week. 

I take this time to thank my God for blessing me with the means to get out when I could.  

:(

They have to do something. Where's the basketball arena at?

Right next door...connected in fact.

So what's the problem?

 

[Pigskin75]

25-30 k in the superdome at this point.  an estimated 25- 30 k outside waiting to get in. 

I hate to say it, but a bunch of those folks will not be alive in a week. 

I take this time to thank my God for blessing me with the means to get out when I could.  

:(

They have to do something. Where's the basketball arena at?

Right next door...connected in fact.

So what's the problem?

cut it out cappy!

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

I agree. But it would be like that superdome or no superdome. Many, many people are going to die in the area one way or another. Bunching all those folks together is just asking for it % wise. The mayor clearly didn't want anyone going there as of last night at 11pm....its not supposed to be a shelter except for special needs folks.PLEASE LET IT BE STRONG ENOUGH.

 

[Futility]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation.  However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

I really don't see how the Superdome is going to keep this from being a terrible tradegy. If that is the deal breaker for you then it is time to re-evaluate things.

Actually, I said that it would be a terrible tragedy at the very least.

 

[Pigskin P]

WTF with these people they're showing on Fox standing on the rocks of the jetty and surfing as the waves crash higher by the minute?The stupidity of some people is just unfathomable.

 

[Capella]

25-30 k in the superdome at this point.  an estimated 25- 30 k outside waiting to get in. 

I hate to say it, but a bunch of those folks will not be alive in a week. 

I take this time to thank my God for blessing me with the means to get out when I could.  

:(

They have to do something. Where's the basketball arena at?

Right next door...connected in fact.

So what's the problem?

cut it out cappy!

cut out what? it's a legit question, why isn't that arena being used?

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

WTF with these people they're showing on Fox standing on the rocks of the jetty and surfing as the waves crash higher by the minute?

The stupidity of some people is just unfathomable.

i believe they call that natural selection.

 

[Pigskin75]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation.  However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

Wow. :( If that's true, then that is an entirely different, and much more serious, problem IMO. Someone help me understand the mindset of a person who would still be in New Orleans right now. I'm being serious, I'm not looking for a sardonic answer. I know there was at least one poster who had family still in NO -- what kind of reasoning convinced them to stay?

Most of those do not have the means to get out or they have physical issues where they can not move easily. Those with the ability to get out, for the most part, left yesterday.

 

[newteech]

Tigerfan mentioned these Cams

which are working as of now.

It'll be interesting to see how long they stay on.

Cameras down?

They're all still working... except for the Bourbon St. cam. I imagine they're getting quite a bit of trafficIt's starting to look a little rough out there

 

[cosjobs]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

Wow. :( If that's true, then that is an entirely different, and much more serious, problem IMO. Someone help me understand the mindset of a person who would still be in New Orleans right now. I'm being serious, I'm not looking for a sardonic answer. I know there was at least one poster who had family still in NO -- what kind of reasoning convinced them to stay?

One of the main things is that they have heard similar warnings so many time before and its never been that bad. Living on the coast you usually go thru about 10 false warnings for every real event. It tends to make people think they are safer than they are.Plus a lot of people, especially older, just won't leave.

We may see a huge Darwinian correction this evening.

 

[whoknew]

National Guard Lt. interviewed on Fox News just said that there's plenty of room in the Superdome for however many people show up.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

This is just horrible. Several thousand people still are outside & its getting close to tropical strom wind time. Several hundred people have shrugged their shoulders, turned around, and went home (supposedly). No water, no food at the dome either.

 

[Futility]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation.  However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

Wow. :( If that's true, then that is an entirely different, and much more serious, problem IMO. Someone help me understand the mindset of a person who would still be in New Orleans right now. I'm being serious, I'm not looking for a sardonic answer. I know there was at least one poster who had family still in NO -- what kind of reasoning convinced them to stay?

Most of those do not have the means to get out or they have physical issues where they can not move easily. Those with the ability to get out, for the most part, left yesterday.

This is understandable, because it's not really a choice for those people. But what about the people walking on the beach mentioned above? Why would a person who COULD leave under their own power choose to stay?

 

[TenTimes]

Maybe a stupid question but why did the entire city of New Orleans decide to travel West? If they would have split up, half going East and half going West they wouldn't have the traffic problems they are right now. Is something like this impossible to accomplish?

 

[rolyaTy]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation.  However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

Wow. :( If that's true, then that is an entirely different, and much more serious, problem IMO. Someone help me understand the mindset of a person who would still be in New Orleans right now. I'm being serious, I'm not looking for a sardonic answer. I know there was at least one poster who had family still in NO -- what kind of reasoning convinced them to stay?

One of the main things is that they have heard similar warnings so many time before and its never been that bad. Living on the coast you usually go thru about 10 false warnings for every real event. It tends to make people think they are safer than they are.Plus a lot of people, especially older, just won't leave.

We may see a huge Darwinian correction this evening.

Unfortunately the vast majority of those affected are the lower class. Sure, there are quite a few people who COULD leave and don't, but it appears that most of the people that remain can't leave. Elderly, people without cars, people without money, etc. Heard a stat that 1/6 people in NO don't have their own vehicle. Makes it hard to evacuate.

 

[Ignoramus]

This is just horrible. Several thousand people still are outside & its getting close to tropical strom wind time. Several hundred people have shrugged their shoulders, turned around, and went home (supposedly).

Geez, that's sad. Where the heck are they going to go?

 

[cosjobs]

Maybe a stupid question but why did the entire city of New Orleans decide to travel West? If they would have split up, half going East and half going West they wouldn't have the traffic problems they are right now. Is something like this impossible to accomplish?

East takes you to Mississsippi.

 

[HERBERT THE HIPPO]

This is just horrible. Several thousand people still are outside & its getting close to tropical strom wind time. Several hundred people have shrugged their shoulders, turned around, and went home (supposedly).

No water, no food at the dome either.

You gotta be sh***** me....

 

[Pigskin75]

New Orleans it about 70 miles from Baton rouge. The trip can take up to 8 hours.

Want to see why? Check out the traffic cams

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

It can be fun to poke at the Superdome, the Saints, and the new field business, etc and I don't mean to take away from anyone trying to shed some light on a bleak situation. However, in all seriousness, the strength of the Superdome and its ability to withstand this horrendous storm are the only things separating this from being a terrible tragedy and possibly the worst disaster in the history of this nation.

Only a fraction of the people left in NO are in the dome. It could remain standing and still be the worst tragedy in US history.

Wow. :( If that's true, then that is an entirely different, and much more serious, problem IMO. Someone help me understand the mindset of a person who would still be in New Orleans right now. I'm being serious, I'm not looking for a sardonic answer. I know there was at least one poster who had family still in NO -- what kind of reasoning convinced them to stay?

One of the main things is that they have heard similar warnings so many time before and its never been that bad. Living on the coast you usually go thru about 10 false warnings for every real event. It tends to make people think they are safer than they are.Plus a lot of people, especially older, just won't leave.

We may see a huge Darwinian correction this evening.

99% of the people left had NO WAY to get out. No money, no car, no where to go.We have no infrastructer to get them out.

Mayor tried to get amtrack trains; they "didn't have any to send"

Mayor tried to get extra buses from greyhound; they "didn't have any" either.

 

[Futility]

This is just horrible. Several thousand people still are outside & its getting close to tropical strom wind time. Several hundred people have shrugged their shoulders, turned around, and went home (supposedly).

No water, no food at the dome either.

Well, as the news described it, the entry process is a military one. I imagine that they'll follow procedure as long as they possibly can and then yell "Everybody in!" I'm not sure if that's the best way to handle it, but I'm not going to be a backseat hurricane driver.

 

[TenTimes]

Maybe a stupid question but why did the entire city of New Orleans decide to travel West?  If they would have split up, half going East and half going West they wouldn't have the traffic problems they are right now.  Is something like this impossible to accomplish?

East takes you to Mississsippi.

I'd think if you'd left soon enough you could drive beyond Mississippi further north and out of the way? Are all the people stuck on I10 West just the people who were unfortunate to have left home so late that going East is not an option?

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

This is just horrible. Several thousand people still are outside & its getting close to tropical strom wind time. Several hundred people have shrugged their shoulders, turned around, and went home (supposedly).

No water, no food at the dome either.

You gotta be sh***** me....

not kidding. they have said it again & again. i quote the mayor here "its fend for yourself" time at the dome.

 

[Dickies]

New Orleans it about 70 miles from Baton rouge. The trip can take up to 8 hours.

Want to see why? Check out the traffic cams

why are there cars going the opposite direction?

 

[TenTimes]

This is just horrible.  Several thousand people still are outside & its getting close to tropical strom wind time.  Several hundred people have shrugged their shoulders, turned around, and went home (supposedly). 

No water, no food at the dome either.

You gotta be sh***** me....

not kidding. they have said it again & again. i quote the mayor here "its fend for yourself" time at the dome.

And I heard earlier that they only have 1 generator in the Dome. Not exactly sure what that means as far as how long they'll have power but it can't be a good thing. You'd think they'd at least have bottles of water stored up for the upcoming football season?